Director, State and Local Advisory-Government Services

Job Summary:

The Director, State and Local Advisory is responsible for supervising client engagements, maintaining client relations providing client support in the areas of accounting, contracts, and pricing, and overseeing assigned associates, senior associates, and mangers.

Job Duties:

• Oversees and assumes responsibility for all projects phases and works directly with clients to accomplish project objectives
• Provides technical expertise, guidance, and oversight related to accounting operations and practices.
• Supports clients in the evaluation and enhancement of finance and accounting-related business practices
• Performs reviews and assessment of financial information and reporting, including GAAP and GASB compliance. Prepares client financial reporting and other management information
• Reviews and develops policies and procedures related to accounting and financial business practices
• Supports the design and execution of strategies for the enhancement and growth of related services
• Participates in Business Development initiatives to secure new business, including but not limited to participating in Business Development meetings, developing relationships with clients and networking activities
• Obtains a leadership position in and participates in Industry associations
• Develops and presents thought leadership as appropriate
• Other duties as required

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the management team
• Supervises, develops, and trains associates, senior associates and managers
• Reviews and evaluates work prepared by associates, senior associates and managers
• Trains associates and senior associates on how to use current software tools and government services methodology
• Schedules and supervises workload of employees
• Provides verbal and written performance feedback to associates and senior associates
• Acts as a Career Advisor to associates, senior associates and managers

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, required
• Advanced degree, preferred

Experience:

• Ten (10) or more years of state and local government experience including financial reporting, applying GASB standards, and general accounting, required

License/Certifications:

• CPA, preferred 

Software:

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, required

Language:

• N/A

Other Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, specifically business / report writing
• Strong analytical and basic research skills 
• Solid organizational skills especially ability to meet project deadlines with a focus on details
• Ability to successfully multi-task while working independently or within a group environment
• Proven ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously 
• Demonstrated command of financial reporting, financial statement and Single Audit practices, GAAP, GASB, and other relevant accounting regulations
• Ability to follow and apply specific rules and regulations
• Ability to work with minimal supervision